The BBC Northern Ireland Newsline anchor, 56, confirmed the news in a short statement on Twitter, explaining that she is not legally able to discuss the reason behind her exit. For the TV we're in the studio but for our radio slots on Good Morning Ulster and Evening Extra, we're at home. It sets out the pay of BBC staff and presenters who earn more than 150,000 from the licence fee in the year. Mr Smyth described Declan as an excellent journalist and presenter who is already known to the audiences. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. Donna Traynor is reportedly taking action against BBC Northern Ireland for alleged age discrimination. It's great, but that's about the only telly I'm watching. Zoe Ball was the best paid woman, earning about 1.13m for presenting 210 episodes of the Zoe Ball Breakfast show on BBC Radio 2. With that in mind she's just about to launch a new six-part . "Pamela Ballantine has joked with me that with all my years of not being a particularly sociable type - you wouldn't see me in Tatler - that I should be premier league level with all this social distancing," Frank says. It was just the lift everybody needed. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. 3,019 talking about this. We're adhering rigidly to social distancing. "I'm there telling people that it's vital to adhere to the rules, so I'm sticking to them rigidly myself. The new daily bulletins were later expanded to ten minutes and supplemented by a magazine programme called Studio Eight, first broadcast on Friday 20 February 1959 with Robert Coulter as its presenter. He earned between 405,000 and 409,999 from the BBC licence fee in 2020-21, the broadcaster said. Requests for news on iPlayer, for example, were up by more than 85% year-on-year in 2020. Colleagues and fans quickly flooded Donnas post with sweet messages after news of her departure emerged. Mr Harvey described Newsline as "appointment viewing in Northern Ireland". What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. Her resignation came after she was told changes were being made to her duties, according to reports, Stay on top of the headlines from Belfast and beyond by signing up for FREE email alerts. This article is about the Northern Irish television presenter. Both Mr Harvey and Tara Mills have also presented the 'Year 21' podcast, marking key events and themes around Northern Ireland's centenary year. I'm doing my whole radio show from home because I have the technology to do that. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. Gary Lineker was again the BBC's best-paid star but his pay from the licence fee fell to 1.36m in 2020-21 - down from about 1.75m the previous year. Barra Best (38) has built a makeshift studio at his north Belfast home, where he lives with his partner. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. The BBC spent 50m of that income on dedicated Northern Ireland content across TV, radio and online. However, the BBC later changed its policy in 1996 and required television presenters to wear poppies. Mr Harvey will be a familiar presence on screen, already acting as a regular newsreader on the BBC TV bulletins. 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"My partner Simon actually cleared the box room for me without being asked, which was pretty amazing, and he set me up a sort of studio-stroke-office, which has been a lifesaver. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. "In our position as weather presenters, the biggest challenge at the minute is getting the tone right because people need sunshine and they still need exercise. It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. [1] Although Noel Thompson[3][4] and Lynda Bryans[3] were the original choice of presenters, Thompson was later dropped causing Bryans to resign and move to UTV. We just have to get on with it because the weather isn't going to stop and people aren't going to stop caring about it. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and. "Vitamin D and sunshine are still vital, so we've got to get the tone right. You don't realise how important that ordinary social aspect is with your colleagues and friends until you don't have it.". "There's the physical health issue of not transmitting the disease, but there's also the mental health side of getting through this time in one piece. Mr Harvey already presents Evening Extra on Radio Ulster and will join existing colleague Tara Mills in presenting the main BBC One NI news programme. "My job is simple. [8] In 2008, she presented two series of UTV's topical debate show Late and Live. [4], She is married to John Paul Ballantine, with whom she has three children, Charlotte, Sophie and Ben. "I'm coping okay with it all, although it is strange. "I had my birthday at the beginning of April and normally it would have been just a meal for two at home. I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. We have a garden, we're not far from a park and we're able to take our dogs, Bryn and Bruce, out for a walk. The current BBC Newsline brand was introduced on 12 February 1996 when the main evening programme returned to a 6.30pm timeslot. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Its never been more important and I take the responsibility seriously. On iPlayer 27/02/2023 Evening News New All available episodes (3 total) Next on 27/02/2023 Late News Today 22:30 BBC One. I really admire them that they're sticking to it rigidly, because it must be driving them up the wall. "At home my little studio is a duvet propped up over four chairs, with me sitting underneath it. [9] and also hosted The Seven Thirty Show on UTV. "I think now a lot of employers will notice there are massive savings to be made from people working from home. Female BBC World News reporters 2023 BBC. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. "I miss the ability to just say to people, 'Will we go to the canteen for a catch-up and a coffee?' Tina Campbell (born 1971)[1][2] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. It is believed Ms Traynor is taking legal action against the BBC for age discrimination. If you've got a microphone and a platform, you've got a platform to get that important message out there on behalf of NHS frontline staff, the nurses and doctors, the hospital cleaners who are doing such vital work. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. "I was quite nervous initially. Donna initially worked with RT when she began her broadcasting career, before making the move to BBC NI in 1989. "You have to really think about what you're going to say, and remind people that while it's good news there's some sunshine and things are looking positive, that we all have to follow the guidelines and only go out for your exercise or when we have to get something. As of 2023, she is around 52 years old. He says: "I'm coping with all this pretty well. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news presenters stepped down from their roles. BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood's fianc is policeman and divorced dad MailOnline can reveal identity of Steve Randall, 47, 13 years Ms Kirkwood's junior By Stuart Pink and Vivek Chaudhary We're going into the building for the TV weather, but all the radio is being done from home and everyone has had to create their own bespoke studios at home. "So, if the sun is shining, make the most of it. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. "Since lockdown began, I have barely any contact with anyone at work. Wishing you well.". [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. In five years or a decade I think it will be commonplace to have people at home. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville tweeted: "Really sorry to read this Donna. Make a cup of coffee and sit on the step outside. Wed 15 Mar 2023 21:00. [5][6] BBC Newsline also introduced teletext subtitles for deaf viewers upon its launch. Cecilia Daly became a weather presenter at BBC NI years after working as a meteorologist with the Met Office. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? "These are the things that for so long we haven't noticed because we've been moving so fast we've taken them for granted. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. "I'm doing a good bit of exercise though, so it's not too bad. Read about our approach to external linking. "And even though we might not be able to go out and enjoy it as much as we usually do, hearing what the weather is doing, especially if it's good news, makes a welcome difference from all the very sad stuff we're hearing all the time at the minute. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and believes the coronavirus outbreak could have a lasting impact on how people work in the future. Mr Harvey will begin his new role early in the new year. Among them former BBC colleague Martina Purdy tweeted that she was sorry to hear of Ms Traynor's departure. "Mainly I'm focusing on a course I'm doing online on the ways of tackling climate change. BBC Newsline is now presented by a single main anchor[8], In November 2021, Traynor had resigned from BBC Northern Ireland after 33 years, amid legal proceedings.[9]. It is not the first time the BBC has been embroiled in disputes surrounding its on-air presenting talent. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. "There's always the social media option, of course, but that's no substitute for a walk in the moonlight.". He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. BBC NI Newsline Presenter. "In terms of exercise, I'm sticking to the garden. The programme's first presenters were political editor Jim Dougal and reporter Yvette Shapiro. "Everyone's having to think of new ways of doing things. Mr Harvey described being delighted at taking on the BBC Newsline role. 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She lives in Ballyhackamore, east Belfast, with her partner Simon Flanagan and black labrador Pedro. How to buy Eurovision 2023 tickets and how much do they cost? "One of the biggest challenges for me in all this is that we're now working from home part of the time, which is something I've never done before. BBC One - BBC Newsline The latest news for Northern Ireland. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. "But right now of course we just can't do it. "But we're doing fine. "I think it could make people more in tune with their families, and families more in tune with the work demands they're facing rather than this tradition we've become used to of people leaving their homes at 7.30am and being gone all day. "Usually in my job you're in a 24/7 working environment, and whether it's 5am or midnight in the office there would be someone around. A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. It's a nice way to stay in touch. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. This may have included the presenter being asked to work on BBC Radio Ulster shows such as Evening Extra. "It's making the best of a bad situation. UTV weatherman and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell lives in Dunmurry, outside Belfast, with his wife Helena. "This time we cooked the dinner, delivered it round everyone's doorsteps and ate together on a Zoom call. Broadcast. 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Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/21 compared to under half (48%) in 2019-20. "Working from home was a bit strange at first because I've never really done it. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. "It was a virtual birthday celebration, about two weeks into lockdown. Ms Traynor received hundreds of warm tributes on social media following her announcement. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. Updated 7th Oct 2020, 6:06pm. It is likely that restrictions on film and TV production due to Covid during part of the year are responsible for some of the in-year decrease. . Presenter: Christine McGuinness . Something went wrong, please try again later. However, the BBC said it had reduced spending on its top stars by 10% during the year. "I quite like when things aren't quite normal and you have to think outside the box and do things a bit differently. [4] She hosted the 1997 and 1998 series of What Next? He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. "We've had a few plans cancelled. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. His work also includes the popular BBC NI podcast Year 21, which he has presented and produced alongside Ms Mills across this centenary year. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. There could be a tax allowance to encourage it, or an environmental benefit. A further 100 on-air presenters or journalists earned between 100,000 - 150,000, but their individual pay is not detailed. I could go out on a 10-mile walk, but that's not right at the minute. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. Youre an incredible professional and journalist. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ Telephone 0370 4111 630. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television team. Up until the launch of Today in Northern Ireland, a networked topical magazine programme, Ulster Mirror, had been broadcast every fortnight since Friday 26 November 1954. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. She lives in Cloughey, County Down.[11]. As the first black presenter on BBC Radio Ulster, Gemma has a real sense of purpose and want to be "a role model for people of colour". As we face the challenges of lockdown, Northern Irelands weather presenters tell Claire OBoyle how theyre coping with changes to their working lives and have made some big adjustments at home to keep us up to date, Cecilia Daly working from home with pup Pedro. [10] Harvey joined the programme in early 2022. Get the latest Northern Irish news from BBC Northern Ireland: breaking news, analysis, features and debate plus audio and video coverage on topical issues from around Northern Ireland. "It feels like the fact we're all human and trying our best in difficult circumstances is coming to the fore a bit more, and you're seeing and hearing it more and more with kids, or in my case animals, in the background. "But we have such a great circle of friends in our street that we do a cookbook club with them every six or eight weeks. She parted company with UTV in early 2013 and is currently a newscaster on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Newsline. 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Ms Traynor received well-wishes and support from viewers and colleagues following her resignation announcement. The presenter said at the time she had been on sick leave following an operation at the beginning of October last year. In 2020-21 the pay gap between men and women was 5.2%, down from 6.2% in 2019-20. Donna Traynor (@DonnaTraynorTV) November 15, 2021, BBC NI political correspondent Jayne McCormack replied: So sad to read this, you were a constant presence when I was growing up watching the news and getting to work with you was a privilege. "These are very strange times, but I think sometimes that the weather brings a bit of normality for people because it still goes on, no matter what. Leading the tributes was fellow. Ms Traynor said she was unable to explain further the reasons for her departure because it was the subject of "ongoing employment tribunal and other legal proceedings". 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In a message shared with her 17.7k followers, she wrote: It is with deep sadness that, after almost 33 years, I am leaving the job that I love and resigning from BBC Northern Ireland with immediate effect. How the BBC gender pay story has unfolded, Chris Evans tops best-paid BBC stars list, US and Russia trade blows over Ukraine at G20, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. "Without a doubt our saving grace over the last few weeks was finding a nursery that was still delivering, so we were able to get a big delivery, which has kept us busy and ticking over with something to do. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. She later became a key anchor on BBC Newsline - the broadcaster's flagship news programme. "I was going to try to fit out the cupboard under the stairs using egg boxes so it sounds like a proper studio, but I haven't got around to that yet. 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Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. "I'm keeping in touch with my family on Facetime and things like that. Gaz Coombes brings Turn The Car Around to Ireland, Ed Sheeran announces Dublin date for later this month, Newton Emerson: It's not only Peter Robinson that can think up clever devices, Patricia MacBride: Don't forget why we needed the Windsor Framework, Aaron Ramsdale enjoying challenge of Arsenal's push for Premier League title, Stephen Robinson takes encouragement from recent games as St Mirren host Celtic. Barra also says he is trying to keep himself fit by taking his dog for walks. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "The whole experience has been a very strong reminder of how important friends and social contact are. BBC Newsline is the most recent incarnation of BBC Northern Ireland's television news service, which began on Monday 30 September 1957 as part of the corporation's rollout of regional television services. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters . As well as turning his hand to a bit of gardening, BBC NI's Barra, who will have been a weatherman 10 years come May, is staying in touch with friends with a virtual quiz every Sunday night. Noel Thompson and Karen Patterson departed from Good Morning Ulster, while Seamus McKee left Evening Extra. "It is with deep sadness that, after almost 33 years, I am leaving the job that I love and resigning from BBC Northern Ireland with immediate effect," she said, "Because this is the subject of ongoing Employment Tribunal and other legal proceedings, I am not able to respond to any questions or comments about my reasons for leaving the organisation.". "We had planned to go over twice, and both of those plans were scuppered. "One of them ordered an inflatable hot tub, which was brilliant. "We all need to stick to the restrictions, but even getting out on the doorstep for a few rays of sunshine is good for you. 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